Friday before the big Royal Wedding of Megan and Harry, Poffie Girls was honored to be asked to visit the show with some of our predictions of what Megan Markle was possibly going to wear for the wedding of the year!

Eight years ago Amiee met her best friend and future husband while working together at a bar in downtown Charlotte. After being friend-zoned, yes friend-zoned for two years, her now husband took the most courageous step a man could take. He stepped out of the friend zone and leaned in for a kiss. To both of their surprise, a little spark flew that night. After contemplating whether or not a date would ruin their friendship, and unable to ignore that little spark, the pair headed out for their first date and as Amiee says “the rest is history. He did the impossible, he came out of the friend-zone. [She] got to not only marry the love of [her] life, but also [her] best friend.”

After a magical proposal in Charlotte, NC, the couple decided on a destination wedding in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. They tied the knot on February 24th, 2018 in Ocho Rios with breathtaking views, and beautiful weather. Amiee walked down the aisle in a Justin Alexander, silk dupion and tiered tulle, strapless, sweetheart dress or as Amiee calls it her “perfect princess dress”. They shared their first dance to “I knew I loved you” by Savage Garden, and enjoyed the rest of their night and honeymoon in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Her biggest piece of advice to brides to be is to “be selfish! Make your wedding about you and your groom, not the guests. They are there to enjoy your day.” To the grooms to be, she says, “don’t be afraid to have an opinion, it is actually your day too.”

We have quite the special surprise in store for you all with this Real Wedding Wednesday.

A few months ago we had our precious bride Mildred visit us for her dream wedding gown. She arrived with 3 generations in tow as our 90 year old bride finally found the man that “makes her heart smile.”

Poffie Girls has been blessed to share this whirlwind romance from start to finish. Mildred wore a stunning Mori Lee A-line style gown with long sleeves, lace, and clear sequins. Below are pictures of their wonderful wedding weekend, and a beautiful write up from daughter Brenda who was with us every step of the way. Congratulations Mildred and Guy! We are so happy for you!!!

“Two hearts became one when Mildred Dellinger Conner of Cherryville, NC and William Guy Hall, Jr. of Midland, NC were married on March 10th, 2018 at the First Baptist Church of Cherryville, North Carolina with Pastor Travis Mull Officiating. A celebratory reception was held for the Bride and Groom and their guests at the Church’s beautiful Christian Outreach Center. Immediately following, a second reception was held for their dear friends and fellow residence at Peaks Resources Cherryville were the couple will resided. The Bride and Groom honeymooned at North Carolina’s beautiful Grandfathers Mountain. The Bride and Groom whom are both 90 years old leave you with a message that it is never to late to find love!”

Our beautiful Poffie Bride, Amy, met the man of her dreams while attending her first year of law school at Campbell University’s campus in Raleigh. Joseph invited Amy to dinner for a “quick study break” and the rest is history. The two connected over the stress and pressures of law school, and still to this day enjoy relaxing dinners out after a busy week. They have been inseparable for the last six and half years and finally tied the knot in May of 2016.

Joseph proposed to Amy in the comfort of their own home with their two little cats named Franklin and Bash. Amy described it as absolutely “perfect”. On May 7th, 2016 at Fearrington Village in Pittsboro, NC, Joseph and Amy, surrounded by friends and family, said their “I Do’s”. Amy’s life had come “full circle” that day as she grew up visiting Fearrington Village with her parents to have lunch, and returned there for her wedding years later.

Amy walked down the aisle and danced the night away in a fit and flare Maggie Sottero wedding dress. The “Brandy” dress features beaded straps with “sparkle” and lace. Amy chose to pair this gown with a stunning pearl and crystal veil. After the ceremony, the couple shared their first dance to #40 by Dave Matthews Band. Amy’s advice to be for future brides is:

“It feels like a lot of pressure sometimes spending a year or sometimes more planning the perfect day –especially if you’re afraid something might go wrong! But it’s helpful to remember that even if something does go wrong, people either won’t notice (because they won’t know one way or the other), or they’ll think it’s funny and you can all have a good and much needed laugh.”

The two honeymooned in Kiawah Island in South Carolina at the Andell Inn, and said it was the perfect getaway after their wedding!!

Abby met the man of her dreams, George, in Charlottesville, Virginia where she had just settled into her first nursing job after graduating school. A short while later, George had been accepted at the University of Kentucky in Lexington to pursue a degree in Mining Engineering. Without a waiver of a doubt, Abby moved to Kentucky to be with George, and took a chance on a six-month, whirlwind relationship. Needless to say, the chance was worth it as just over two years later George proposed on top of the Anglin Falls Hiking Trail in Berea, Kentucky. The two tied the knot surrounded by friends and family at First United Methodist Church in Gastonia, NC on March 10th, 2018. Our beautiful bride walked down the aisle in a stunning Stella York satin ballgown with a fully beaded top, paired with a long, lacy, cathedral veil. Their reception was held at The Gaston Country Club where the couple shared their first dance to “Perfect” by Ed Sheeran.

George and Abby kicked off their new marriage with a relaxing week at the Isle of Palms in South Carolina and are heading to the Dominican Republic in May for another romantic getaway.

Abby said her favorite part of the wedding day was making their vows to one another and tells other brides to remember that “you are marrying the love of your life and at the end of the day that is all that matters!”

The newlyweds now enjoy afternoon hikes with their dog, making dinner together, and relaxing movie nights in their own home.

Best Wedding Songs

We have all pulled together our favorite first dance songs for you guys! Traditional and Unique! Here are our top twenty. Submit your favorites to poffie@poffiegirls.com to have your pic added to this list!

Morgan and Katie’s love story started on a 36 hour layover and an online date. Morgan, from Mississippi, and Katie dated a few times but after six months felt led to part ways. But sometime later a met up for dinner was filled with butterflies and realization that the Lord had brought them back together for a wild ride full of trials, tribulations, trips and blessed abundant faithfulness writing their forever love story.

On February 24th, 2017 Morgan proposed to Katie at Hope Community Church. He had flown in their family members for the special moment and had them hiding in the sanctuary of the church. Later the group celebrated at Cantina 1511 at Park Road Shopping Center in Charlotte, NC. Shortly after, Katie said yes to a beautiful lace, A-line, illusion back Pronovias gown at Poffie Girls.

Katie and Morgan shared their first look at Winghaven Garden on July 28th, 2017 just before their wedding. Morgan was blown away, and excited to take Katie’s hand in marriage at the Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte. After their “I Do’s”, Morgan and Katie enjoyed a night surrounded by friends and family at Byron’s South End for magical reception and their first dance to “Everything” by Michael Buble.

They honeymooned at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort in St. Lucia which Katie refers to as “true heaven on earth.” Katie says her favorite part of the day was “getting to celebrate with our most beloved friends and family.” She also enjoyed their first look, and tells future brides to “Savor every moment! It is such a wonderful gift to have all your “people” together celebrating your marriage. Don’t be afraid to splurge on that photographer or videographer to capture all of the moments of the day and how GORGEOUS you look in your dress at Poffie Girls!”

Her advice for grooms-to-be is to “relax, have fun, and take in each moment you can because it all happens so quickly.”

Katie and Morgan, now Charlotte residents, enjoy nights in at their new home! Wishing them nothing but the best!